YEARLY HIGH
104.0720 PKR
YEARLY LOW
91.5953 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.4710 PKR

2021 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 104.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 91.5953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4767 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.9561 to the December average rate of 102.6074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 104.0720 was up 1.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 102.8478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 520,360 PKR
2020 Average 472,363 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 457,976 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,383.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

103.5161
92.6118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 96.4192, compared to 100.5227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.4192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.5227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 5.6903 PKR (High: 97.2856 / Low: 91.5953). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5759 PKR (High: 102.5775 / Low: 101.0015).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6903
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.5252 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 102.0269) against the same month in 2020 (average: 97.9658), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0611 (+4.15%).

2021 Avg (October) 102.0269
2020 Avg (October) 97.9658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.2674 99.0804 99.9561
February 99.4261 97.6808 98.5178
March 97.2856 91.5953 94.9926
April 95.3383 91.6635 93.5205
May 96.9892 93.9177 95.1664
June 97.2746 95.6439 96.3619
July 98.7806 95.2855 96.7905
August 100.9605 97.9591 99.1464
September 102.5775 101.0015 101.4644
October 104.0720 100.7877 102.0269
November 102.8681 100.2784 101.1005
December 103.3792 101.3610 102.6074